OAR 411-035-0025: Eligibility for Consumer Electronic Back-up Systems and Assistive Technology

(1) To be eligible for electronic back-up systems or mechanisms, a consumer must not be receiving community-based care in a licensed care setting. (2) Electronic back-up systems and assistive technologies must be appropriate and cost effective to meet the service needs of the consumer and: (a) For new equipment: (A) Are limited to a maximum of $5000 for purchasing of a device. (B) All requests over $500 must be approved by designated Central Office staff. (C) Monthly rentals or lease fee limits are posted on the APD rate table. (b) For repairs: (A) Repair of purchased devices may be done if the repair is more cost effective than purchasing a new device. (B) This may include electric wheelchair or scooter battery replacement if denied by Medicare or the Medicaid State Plan. (C) Repairs of rented or leased equipment are the responsibility of the provider. (c) Monthly maintenance, fees, or service charges are not included in the maximums described in (a) or (b). (d) For Personal Emergency Response Systems (ERS): (A) ERS services may include either basic ERS or enhanced ERS services and must be appropriate for the individual’s needs. (B) Monthly rentals or lease fee limits are posted on the APD rate table. (e) For Assistive Technology: Expenditures over $500 must be approved by designated Central Office staff.